Removing Front Grille on Xantia

Peter Mann · Post by **Peter Mann** » 15 May 2003, 08:58

Removing Front Grille on Xantia
I have discovered the security-head screws behind the indicator light and inside the intake slots, but the Front Grille is still
captured at the top. In the vicinity of where the grille is captured, there are two black plastic circular things that look like the
head of a fastener, but if so, they are too clever by half. The central disc lifts up 10mm and then wants to go no further, and the
outer disc is unwilling to move at all.
If necessary, I can drill these out and then figure out a replacement capturing system for the top of the grille, but if someone
can advise how to manipulate the original contraptions, I prefer to avoid the blind use of brute force.

surfer · Post by **surfer** » 15 May 2003, 12:35

Don't drill them!
The black plastic fasteners in the top of the grille are push rivets.
The cetre pin can be levered upwards with a small screwdriver and then pulled out by hand. Or pliers if it really doesn't want to give. The other part of the fastener can be left in situ; there is no benefit to removing it.
You will find this a lot easier to do if you spray WD40 over them first.
Also, you will find it hard to replace these items if you drill them out.
Hope you find this useful,
Simon.

algieuk · Post by **algieuk** » 15 May 2003, 13:36

There is an advantage in removing the whole rivet as it is then much easier to refit. Othrwise Simon's description is spot on.